Coffee, Journaling, Prayer

I have 185 entries in this blog journal... as nonsensical as they might seem thus far. But I am grateful. Because every one has been me drawing near to Adonai in my own way. To Him alone be the glory.

Today is Saturday. It is the seventh day of the week, and is the day of rest. It is the most holy day of the year. And it happens fifty-two times in a year. How is it the most holy day? And is it really? You might wonder. Look at Genesis 2:1-3. Shabbat is so important that God Himself (Adonai) did it. He set Himself as the example. He showed us how important it is. If God did it, the King of the Universe and Creator, the Most High and Eternal One, then do you think we might want to do the same?

Galatians 6: Read Mar152025. 

Deuteronomy 29: Read Mar152025. 

Deuteronomy 28: Read Mar152025. 

Why is it we really want, need, and know what You say to us to do, an we really want to do it, and even try to do it, but we end up not doing it (don't follow through or complete the task)? Prayer: Will You help me do what You want me to do?

My brain, my head, can be noisy. Filled with things. Filled with thoughts. Filled doubt. Filled with fear/anxiety. Filled with second-guessing. Filled with things ought to be like this... Filled with challenges I, or others, face. Filled with the news. Filled with politics. I realize all of this is noise. Noise to keep me from the Father. Noise to keep me from doing what I should be doing. Noise to keep me from putting Him first and keeping Him first. And how do I stop all the noise? By praying (Philippians 4 6-8).  By remaining in the Word (John 15:1-15). By checking every thought against the Bible. Does it line up? By taking my thoughts captive (2 Corinthians 10:5-7). By listening to Him (Deuteronomy 6:3-6). (By focusing on Him and the Word and Colossians 3:1-2; Romans 12:1-2.) Prayer: Adonai, Abba, Lord will You help me to focus on You, to put You first, and stop the noise in my head?

Galatians 5: Read on March 14, 2025.

Deuteronomy 27: Read on March 14, 2025.

Deuteronomy 26: Read on March 14, 2025.

Deuteronomy 25: Read on March 14, 2025.

Do you ever feel like the Lord is silent? Or at least quiet? Do we ever feel like we are missing something from Him? When we do not hear God, could it be that we are not fully listening? And that we are not doing so for an extended amount of time because we grow impatient or think we have something to do? Do we cut Him off by our minds wandering? By our wanting to go do something else we think is important (but really isn’t)? Could it be that we should listen to Him far more, all the time, than what we do? Could it be? Let me phrase this far more simply: Do we not hear God because we are not taking the time to fully listen? Then, there is this: Who said God has to answer us the moment we desire? He is not a puppet, and we certainly are not the puppet master. When was the last time you spent an hour doing nothing but trying to listen to God? How about a day? (Hmm. Isn’t this what Shabbat/Sabbath is for?) How about a weekend? When was the last time you went about your day and kept an ear...

So I have another confession. I am a nut. With my favorite translation of the Bible. I am a walking storefront of my favorite version of the Bible. Want to see what possibilities there are? I have a thinline, medium print, large print, and giant print. The main Bible I have chosen, though, is the thinline, smaller print version because it is easy for me to carry and pace as I pray from it. It's also easy for me to carry it everywhere.

This list is a continual work in progress. Keep checking back for the latest information. Acts Amos 1 Chronicles 2 Chronicles Colossians 1 Corinthians 2 Corinthians Daniel Deuteronomy https://coffeejournalingprayer.blogspot.com/2025/03/deuteronomy-main-page.html Ecclesiastes Ephesians Esther Exodus Ezekiel Ezra Galatians Genesis Habakkuk Haggai Hebrews Hosea Isaiah James Jeremiah Job Joel John 1 John 2 John 3 John Jonah Joshua Jude Judges 1 Kings 2 Kings Lamentations Leviticus Luke Malachi Mark Matthew Micah Nahum Nehemiah Numbers Obadiah 1 Peter 2 Peter Philemon Philippians Proverbs Psalms https://coffeejournalingprayer.blogspot.com/2025/03/psalms-main-page-and-index.html Revelation Romans Ruth 1 Samuel 2 Samuel Song of Solomon 1 Thessalonians 2 Thessalonians 1 Timothy 2 Timothy Titus Zechariah Zephaniah Revised Mar132025.

Psalm 24 https://coffeejournalingprayer.blogspot.com/2025/03/psalm-25.html Psalm 51 https://coffeejournalingprayer.blogspot.com/2024/11/psalm-51.html Psalm 125 https://coffeejournalingprayer.blogspot.com/2024/11/psalm-125.html

Acts Amos 1 Chronicles 2 Chronicles Colossians 1 Corinthians 2 Corinthians Daniel Deuteronomy Ecclesiastes Ephesians Esther Exodus Ezekiel Ezra Galatians Genesis Habakkuk Haggai Hebrews Hosea Isaiah James Jeremiah Job Joel John 1 John 2 John 3 John Jonah Joshua Jude Judges 1 Kings 2 Kings Lamentations Leviticus Luke Malachi Mark Matthew Micah Nahum Nehemiah Numbers Obadiah 1 Peter 2 Peter Philemon Philippians Proverbs Psalms Revelation Romans Ruth 1 Samuel 2 Samuel Song of Solomon 1 Thessalonians 2 Thessalonians 1 Timothy 2 Timothy Titus Zechariah Zephaniah

I want to listen to God. It is too easy for me to say that I do not hear God. If I am not hearing Him, I need to make adjustments, and that's a fact.  Prayer: Lord, Adonai, God, Father, Eternal One, Holy One, help me listen. Teach me to do so. In the Bible I use, "listen" is mentioned 392 times. Hmm. That sounds pretty important to me.

So I ran ahead with the timelines. This is a great idea. I might add to them over time. But, truthfully, the most important thing for me to do is be in the Word and pray, as I journal about each. Hence, this is what I shall do. Prayer: Forgive me, Lord. It was wrong of me. Help me remain in Your will. Topics: Your will; His will; idea; Be in the Word; Read the Word; Pray; Prayer; Confession; Remain.

Adonai pointed out to me, again, that I have a problem. It is a temptation that usually leads to sin. I do it as a writer and even as a prayer warrior. A great idea pops into my head. I like it so much that I get excite and run ahead so I can get to it and do it. Since the idea comes to mind, it can only come from the Lord, right? In my enthusiasm to please Him, I forget something very important: To ask Him if this is what He really wants of me. I run ahead, with the best of intentions, wanting to please Him more than anything. What could go wrong? What's wrong with this? I have a good heart and intentions. Right? This is not good, though. If I fail to stop and ask if the idea really came from Him, then I am helping Him out. Or I act on my own accord. Both are fatal. Lesson learned (application): Stop. Slow down. There is nothing life or death here. I really can take the time and make sure I am hearing from Him, and if so, that I am hearing Him clearly. Prayer: Help me to slow down...

This is the main page for many of the blog posts that talk about "listen", "listening", hear, and hearing. These are in the order of the most important spiritually as far as listening (or I've tried to list them in this order anyway): https://coffeejournalingprayer.blogspot.com/2024/11/tv-noise.html https://coffeejournalingprayer.blogspot.com/2024/12/a-prayer-for-this-work-week.html https://coffeejournalingprayer.blogspot.com/2025/01/restlessness-and-noise-prayer.html https://coffeejournalingprayer.blogspot.com/2025/03/keep-his-mitzvot-commandments.html https://coffeejournalingprayer.blogspot.com/2025/03/do-not-be-silent-at-certain-times.html https://coffeejournalingprayer.blogspot.com/2025/03/why-is-it.html See also: https://coffeejournalingprayer.blogspot.com/2025/01/help-me-keep-my-focus-on-you-lord-prayer.html

Throughout the Word, it says that we are to keep His mitzvot (His commandments). Do we? Do we really? Are we consciously, intentionally, purposefully trying to do so? Or are we just giving lip-service to that? Are we doing what He says? Are we doing what the Bible says? Are we obeying? Are we being obedient to every verse of the Word of God? Or do we just pick and choose? If we are not in the Scripture every single day, then how can we honestly say we are living all of His mitzvot? When we are not in the Word, it is easy to forget what it says or remember it incorrectly.  It is essential we are in the Bible every single day, throughout the day, so we can remember what it says and do it. Keeping His mitzvot has blessing, and not doing so has consequences. Look at Deuteronomy 4:40. When we keep His mitzvot, things may go well with us and might prolong our days in the land the Lord has given us. Exodus 15:26 mentioned how we are to diligently listen. I bet this helps us hear His mitzv...

There are times to be silent, like when we are with the Father. We need to listen far more than we speak. We miss out on much when we fail to hush and listen. (Sidenote: And isn't it funny/sad how we can say then how we are concerned because we haven't heard from the Lord?) However, there are times when we must not remain silent. Please read: Esther 4:14 Isaiah 62:1

Galatians 4: Read Mar132025Thu.

Deuteronomy 24: Read Mar132025Thu.

Deuteronomy 23: Read Mar132025Thu.

Deuteronomy 22: Read Mar132025Thu.

Psalm 25: I read this chapter on November 13, 2024, Wednesday.  This is a good Psalm to read when you want to worship and get to know Adonai more. Some topics of this chapter: Adonai, Sin, Humble, Humility, Remember, Fear (Revere), Instruction, Direction, Guidance, Covenant, Lonely, Affliction, Enemies, Violence, Hatred, Refuge, Protection, Troubles, Protection, Wait, Redeem, Redemption, Israel, Troubles

This blog is where through reading, prayer, meditating (contemplation; ruminating with a heart and mind turned to the Eternal God), and journaling the very Word of God will be done chapter by chapter, topic by topic. Hence, these personal journal entries will be done at first in very short writings. But over time, they will all be updated and expanded. Therefore, you might want to read previous posts and glean even more about the chapter or topic.

Personal journaling note to myself: I have all of this blog saved in document form from November 2024 to today, to just before this journal entry.

Purim begins tonight at sundown. How should we observe it as Esther 9 says? By reading the book of Esther. See Esther 4:14 as well.

No matter what... do the right thing. Do not be a fool (see the book of Proverbs). Do not do wrong. Even if it is hard... especially if it is hard, do the right thing. Be a person of integrity. 

This blog journal could appear disjointed at times. Know that I will tie it all together in time. Also, this is what many of the "main Pages" are for, as they tie things together and bring order. Stay tuned.

 ~  https://thetimelineoftruth.blogspot.com/2025/03/the-timeline-of-evil.html ~  https://thetimelineoftruth.blogspot.com/2025/03/my-recognition-and-questions-about-evil.html

The world keeps getting darker. Depravity is celebrated and revered. People think wickedness is a good thing and are prideful in doing and being evil. This is what we will see in the end of days. The Word describes this throughout the prophets and Revelation, even Matthew 24. I have heard it said before that evil has always existed in the world. That is true. It has. Evil, however, is deceptive. There are times evil wants to be quiet and remain under the wire (not seen, known or recognized). Then, there are times evil wants to be bold. It seems to me as though evil keeps getting more bold (boisterous; loud; in your face; out in plain sight). October 07, 2023 to today and everything Israel has gone through is proof of this. Evil is applauded by more and more and is considered good. And good is now considered evil. What does that sound like? (It sounds like Isaiah 5:20 to me.) It seems like people are rushing to do evil and act wickedly (Isaiah 59:7). On October 07, 2...

What is truth?  Let me start by saying that there is such thing as absolute truth. The Bible is absolute truth. The Scripture is the truth. It is eternal and is beyond this world. The Word is true and is truth, whether we believe in it or not. If we look to the world for truth, we are looking in the wrong place. No can truth be found in a person, thing, or circumstances. Truth can only be found in God, for He is Truth, and truth can only be found in His Word. Therefore, this is why every chapter of the Bible will have an index here in this blog journal. Every chapter of the Bible tells truth.

~ Revelation 22 ~ ~ Mar122025  https://thetimelineoftruth.blogspot.com/2025/03/revelation-22.html

 ~ Deuteronomy 4: ~ ~ Mar122025  https://thetimelineoftruth.blogspot.com/2025/03/deuteronomy-4.html

Mar122025Wed.  https://thetimelineoftruth.blogspot.com/2025/03/an-introduction.html

 ~ Deuteronomy 4:2: Mar122025Wed.  https://thetimelineoftruth.blogspot.com/2025/03/an-introduction.html

May: A day that changed my life forever. This was the most significant moment of my life. October 07, 2023: Hamas attacked Israel (committed atrocities; murder; rape; torture; etc.) and took hostages to Gaza.

 ~ Welcome Welcome to my personal blog journal. This is about several important truths in my life that I want to make more sense of and remember. Hence, this is why I have started this blog journal. I am a follower of Yeshua Messiah (Jesus the Savior) and am an avid reader and follower of the Word of Adonai (G-d; God). I try to read 100% of the Bible (Scripture; Word of G-d; Holy Bible) and no less. This includes both the Old and New Covenants (Testaments). {Note: I am sorry to use so many parentheses but I want us to be on the same page and want to make sure I am being clear.} ~ The End of Days: Eternity (Where are you headed?) The fact of the matter is I think we are living in the end of days (last days; the end times; the end of the world). Therefore, some truths must be learned, fast, for eternity is at stake (and where we go when we die). Never before has this been so paramount. ~ The Quickest Summary of This Blog Journal Where are we? How did we get here? What...

This blog journal has quite a bit to it and if I were looking at this for the first time, I would want to know where to begin. This is the place to help you know where to start. This is a work in progress, so please check back here periodically. ~ Welcome  https://thetimelineoftruth.blogspot.com/2025/03/welcome.html ~ Introduction  https://thetimelineoftruth.blogspot.com/2025/03/an-introduction.html ~ The Main Timeline  https://thetimelineoftruth.blogspot.com/2025/03/the-main-timeline.html

This is a work in progress. Please stay tuned and check back here regularly, as it will have ongoing change.

This is a work in progress. Please stay tuned and check back here regularly, as it will have ongoing change.

This is a work in progress. Please stay tuned and check back here regularly, as it will have ongoing change.

This is a work in progress. Please stay tuned and check back here regularly, as it will have ongoing change.

This is a work in progress. Please stay tuned and check back here regularly, as it will have ongoing change.

This is the official timeline of everything in this blog journal. Notes:  ~ Turn to this timeline and read from the first link to the last, or read anything that captures your eye. ~ This is a work in progress. ~ Please stay tuned and check back here regularly, as it will have ongoing change. 2023 https://thetimelineoftruth.blogspot.com/2025/03/2023-timeline.html 2025 https://thetimelineoftruth.blogspot.com/2025/03/2025.html Revelation https://thetimelineoftruth.blogspot.com/2025/03/revelation-main-page.html

The present year and year this blog journal began. March 2025 March 12 This blog journal began. March 12 Day 523 days of hostages being taken from Israel into Gaza.

Welcome to my blog journal.  This is a work in progress.  Please stay tuned.